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Why the FTC Investigated PBMs and What it Means for You

ACMA Blog

These types of pharmacies are privately-owned (read: not owned or operated by a publicly traded company or PBM) businesses that deliver a different level of personalized care and service to patients. Between 2013 and 2022, about 10% of rural independent retail pharmacies closed. OptumRx, Inc., Humana Pharmacy Solutions, Inc.,

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The Evolution of a Patient Ambassador – Learning from Stacy Hurt

Health Populi

And that involvement in social media is intimately woven with Stacy’s patient advocacy journey….for Health care executive first; patient advocacy followed. Stacy doubled down on the explanation of being a “healthcare executive” before morphing into patient advocate. for herself and for her son, Emmett.

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Retail Clinics’ Growing Role in Health Care and Prescription Drug Sales

Health Populi

As patients continue to morph into health consumers, facing rising out-of-pocket costs for deductibles and coinsurance shares, people are healthcare payers alongside their employers and government sponsors for insurance. consumers views on health care costs , conducted in May 2022 for Consumers for Quality Care.

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Mastering Prior Authorization Roles: Responsibilities and Training Demands Explored

ACMA Blog

Engagement in Prior Authorization: Duties and Training INTRODUCTION: The prior authorization (PA) process is critical in providing some patients with their medically necessary products. The pharmacy then notifies the patient and the prescriber of this request. Patient Care Coordinators. Dixson, Kiana. The Pharmacy Times.

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Meet the New President of the AANP: Stephen A. Ferrara

Minority Nurse

Once I understood the role of nurses and patient advocacy, the ability to share health information and care for people and promote health and wellness, that was my epiphany. So, working with people who want the same things, ultimately taking care of the patients in front of us without those barriers, was very empowering.